Vigil held in Buckley Park to remember Daunte Wright Organizer credits BLM movement for increasing accountability of police officers April 15, 2021
Authorities seek help finding La Plata County man missing for two months Starling walked out of his home Feb. 6 and hasn’t been seen since, Sheriff’s Office says April 5, 2021
Scam targets over 1 million, including La Plata County’s sheriff and top prosecutor cases spike 400% during past year, according to Sheriff’s Office March 11, 2021
Group signals more protests in Durango over health orders Attorney seeks clarification from city about rules of engagement March 2, 2021
Colorado State Patrol seeks reckless speeder who eluded police north of Durango Durangoan describes almost being hit on U.S. Highway 550 March 2, 2021
U.S. Attorney’s Office releases details about shooting death south of Durango criminal charges to be filed against tribal ranger who fired six shots January 21, 2021
Former deputy with Bayfield Marshal’s Office decertified for dishonesty officers statewide will no longer serve in Colorado December 17, 2020
Update: U.S. 491 near Dove Creek reopens; U.S. Highway 550 closes road conditions continue during winter storm December 12, 2020
Sheriff’s deputy to dedicate time, resources to behavioral health responded to 325 crisis intervention calls in three years December 12, 2020
Family of man shot south of Durango left in the dark Sands’ family say they weren’t notified of his death, given no information December 7, 2020
Law enforcement refuses to comment on shooting death south of Durango Incident involving a tribal ranger left one man dead December 4, 2020
Law enforcement investigates shooting south of Durango Lifesaving efforts were attempted near parking lot at Weaselskin Bridge November 24, 2020
Seven cars towed in middle of night from Purple Cliffs homeless camp Plata County Sheriff’s Office says residents had plenty of warning November 24, 2020
COVID-19 enforcement: ‘It’s unsettled’ in Durango, statewide director: More important than penalties is compliance to protect the community November 21, 2020
After 45 years, have race relations improved in Farmington? community leader says town has moved from ‘D’ to ‘B minus’ October 16, 2020
Police reforms begin to take root in La Plata County law enforcement gives nod to some changes, conflicted about others September 30, 2020
Durango police warn of scammers pretending to be law enforcement Callers request victims to obtain ‘vouchers’ to complete payments September 29, 2020
Bayfield brewery has liquor license suspended for violation investigation links overserving to fatal car crash September 4, 2020
Coroner met with Aurora police before Elijah McClain’s cause of death was determined working relationship raises concern for law enforcement reform advocates August 28, 2020
Residents rally in support of grocery store’s free-choice mask policy Farmers Fresh has been threatened with legal action August 27, 2020
Former Farmington officer charged after altercation with student 11-year-old girl wrestled to ground, accused of resisting arrest August 26, 2020
Farmers Fresh Market in Ignacio thumbs nose at mask order Grocery store faces legal action from La Plata County agencies August 20, 2020
Durango police officers quit over accountability law Legislation tracks wrongdoing, increases liability for on-duty missteps July 24, 2020
Cortez students question presence of officers on campus Re-1 agrees to discussion on law enforcement in schools July 24, 2020
